Description
A vulnerability could allow a remote authenticated attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution with privileges on the service.
Published: 2026-10-20
Score: 8.6 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

A vulnerability on Advantech ADAM-3600 devices allows an attacker who is already authenticated to execute code arbitrarily on the service. The flaw can be leveraged to gain control of the device with the privileges of the authenticated session.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects Advantech ADAM-3600 models. No specific affected versions are disclosed in the available data, which makes it necessary to verify whether your deployment is running a vulnerable configuration.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.6 classifies the issue as high severity. The EPSS score is below 1%, indicating that the likelihood of exploitation is currently low, and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog. The likely attack vector is remote, requiring authentication, so the attacker must first gain valid credentials. Because the impact is full code execution, the risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability is significant if the flaw is exploited.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 20, 2026 at 22:51 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Advantech has released a security update to address these vulnerabilities. Users and administrators of affected product versions are advised to update to the latest version immediately.


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the security update released by Advantech to bring the ADAM-3600 firmware to the latest patched version.
  • If an update cannot be performed immediately, isolate the device from untrusted networks and enforce strict access controls to prevent unauthorized use of credentials.
  • Monitor authentication logs for suspicious activity and suspend any compromised accounts until the device is patched.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 20, 2026 at 22:51 UTC.

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History

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Remote Authenticated Arbitrary Code Execution in Advantech ADAM-3600
Weaknesses CWE-20
CWE-269

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-94
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Advantech
Advantech adam-3600
Vendors & Products Advantech
Advantech adam-3600

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Remote Authenticated Arbitrary Code Execution in Advantech ADAM-3600
Weaknesses CWE-20
CWE-269

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A vulnerability could allow a remote authenticated attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution with privileges on the service.
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 8.6, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


Subscriptions

Advantech Adam-3600
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: CSA

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-20T15:51:05.707Z

Reserved: 2026-05-04T03:13:57.970Z

Link: CVE-2026-43857

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-20T15:51:00.675Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-10-20T10:17:06.757

Modified: 2026-10-20T19:30:59.910

Link: CVE-2026-43857

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-20T23:00:23Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-94

    Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')